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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

17

Belmont Park to host final week of Westchester racing

Belmont Park unfolds a packed finale week headlined by the National Stallion Race for two-year-olds with added money, the Belmont Stakes for three-year-olds the Grand National Steeplechase Handicap and the Van Cortlandt Handicap. Memorial Day crowds near forty thousand expected if weather holds.

Westchester Racing Association Belmont Park Brooklyn Jockey Club Jack Atkin McCarter Nealon Frank Gill Ballot Restigouche Hessian Roseben Salvidere Montgomery Dandelion Harry Payne Whitney Jersey Lightning Railbirds Beckon James R. Keene Casque Selectman Colin John E. Madden Joe Madden Mr. Keene Sam Hildreth Oneck Stabie F. A. Forsythe Dorante August Felmont Fair Play Aletheuo Davy Johnson Roseden Priscillian King Cobalt United Hunts Racing Association H. J. Morris National Hunt Association Mars Cassidy J. L. Hall Watchung Hunt Club Plainfield N. J Philadelphia Express Liberty Street Ferry

National Golf Club of America forms near Shinnecock Hills

Articles of incorporation outline a 70 founder cap with 60 named directors from Boston Chicago Atlanta Lenox New York and others. The 205 acre sea front site will host a new course with $25,000 spent so far on the course and pumps. Memorial Day visits are planned to preview this high profile project.

Shinnecock Hills Long Island C. B. Macdonald National Golf Club of America Washington B. Thomas Boston James Deering Chicago Robert Lincoln H. M. Atkinson Atlanta W. D. Sloan Lenox J. M. Bowers David Chauncey Charles B. Macdonald New York Metropolitan Golf Association Essex County Country Club Georgianna Bishop Brooklawn Julia R. Mix Englewood Metropolitan 5. F Lefferts E. F. Sanford Isabelle Irving Richmond County Helen Rosencranz Ridgewood Charles L. Tiffany Nassau L. W. Callan

Giants Beat Cubs As Bresnahan Homer Sparks Win

The New York Giants defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in an opening game of a series. Bresnahan hit a home run and Seymour had three hits while McGinnity relieved in the ninth as Chicago rallied with three runs. Taylor pitched eight and one third for the visitors before wildness sent in McGinnity.

Chicago New York Giants Taylor McGinnity Cubs Giants Frazer Evers Steinfeldt Seymour Bresnahan Mae Céfessee Donlin Bridwell Shannon Slagle Kiing Tinker Tenney Devlin

Colin the horse of the century praised after Withers win

A sports column lauds Colin the great thoroughbred son of Commando Pastorella for his first start of the year and his twelve straight victories last season. It questions rival Celt and critiques jockey race rules while noting Giants Cubs Yankees Superbas Princeton Yale and other teams with recent results and upcoming schedules.

Colin Ali Lion Commando—Pastorella Withers Jimmy Rowe Mr. Keene Celt Missouri James R. Keene

Golf drama seals Travers Seely title at Baltusrol

Charley Seely outlasted Jerome Travers to win the Metropolitan Golf Association championship at Baltusrol in a grueling final round lasting nearly three and a half hours. Walter J. Travis showed form, while Walter Miles and Jay Gould dominated court tennis losses. Olympic optimism rose as U S wins first blood and upcoming tryouts promise records.

Metropolitan Golf Association Baltusrol Jerome Travers Charley Seely Seely Walter J. Travis Garden City Travis Hines Eustace H. Miles Jay Gould Gould United States

Hill Climb Ready as Wilkesbarre Club Prepares Route

Wilkesbarre prepares for a major hill climb under the local automobile club. The 6000 foot course sits over coal mine terrain with grades from 10 to 20 percent, touted as the steepest and best test in the East.

Wilkesbarre Wilkesbarre Automobile Club

Sterling trophy offered for hill climb contest winners

A $1,060 sterling silver trophy donated by John W. Hollenback of this city stands 35 inches high on a Mexican onyx base. It features two hill climb scenes, a “Devil's Elbow” curve, victory figure atop a keystone with four wheels, and shields describing the contest and yearly winners. the prize remains with each year’s champion.

John W. Hollenback

General Cutting Vetted for Champlain Tercentenary Panel

Friends back General John T. Cutting of Oldsmobile for appointment to the state commission organizing the Lake Champlain discovery tercentenary. A Westport New York native who left at age ten, he later donated a library to his birthplace to show fondness for Westport.

John T. Cutting Oldsmobile Company Lake Champlain General Cutting Westport N. Y

Pastime Athletics Dominate Mohawks In Dual Meet

Pastime Athletic Club easily defeated Mohawk Indians on the former club grounds. Leroy Dorland led with multiple wins including the 1000 yard, and took first in the century and 300 yard dashes. Martin Sheridan threw 127 feet 10.25 inches discus as J F Reilly won the three mile for Mohawks.

Pastime Athletic Club Leroy RB. Dorland Martin J. Sheridan J. F. Reilly Harry Smith General Sachs Roy Dorland Q. Gennerich R. E. Goggin

Hardgett's Fine Race at Newark Five Mile Open

Walter Bardgett of Buffalo won the five mile open professional event at Vailshoro track Newark after a late surge past Kramer and Fogler. Seven thousand spectators watched Fogler pace Kramer before Bardgett slipped through on the final turn to win by about four feet.

Walter Hardgett Vailshoro Newark Buffalo Kramer Fogler Bardgett John Bedell George G. Cameron Devine Fred Hill Boston Root Wiley Krebs Owen New York Joseph C. Miller Fred Bothem Joe Fogler Brooklyn George Wiley Syracuse Walter Bardgett John Lee Lynbrook Long Island Floyd Krebs Lynnbrook Villams Halgin Dorian Ashnes Wims Kon Ashurst Schlee Moran Rupprecht

Special match at doubles at Bedford Park Club

Wyllie C. Grant and Richard H. Palmer defeated Theodore Roosevelt Pell and Irving C. Wright in straight sets 6-4 8-6 4. Grant leaves for England Saturday to compete in the Olympic and English championships. Medeah wins Prix de Diane. Edmond Blanc's filly triumphed in Chantilly for the French Oaks, stake valued around $18,000.

Wyllie C. Grant Richard H. Palmer Bedford Park Lawn Theodore Roosevelt Pell Irving C. Wright Grant England Medeah Chantilly Edmond Blanc

Baseball Today 4 P M Americans vs Chicago

Baseball card brief notes a 4 PM game at American League Park between the Americans and Chicago. The item lists the matchup with location and scheduled start, reflecting a local sports bulletin.

Baseball Today American League Park Americans Ve Chicago

Superb as Keep on Winning Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati 2 to 0

Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 2 0 in the first game of a series as the Reds were hurt by errors in the first inning. McIntyre limited Cincinnati with strong pitching and support, and Coakley matched with equal effectiveness. Two-base hit by Kane highlighted the scoring and both teams benefited from timely plays.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Lobert Hulswitz Reds McIntyre Coakley Abribpo Hummel Hurgine Burch O O Kane Lumley O O Lobert Jordan Mitchell Sheehan Ganzel Pattee McLean Maloney OlPaskett Bergen Hulswitt Broocklyn Kane Maloner Klem and Rigler

Philadelphia and St Louis Tangle in Struggling Contest

In St Louis the Philadelphia team battles a tense pitchers duel as McGlynn Ludwig and Raymond contribute for St Louis while Quillen and Jackiitech pace Philadelphia. Umpires Rudderham and Johnstone call the game as both sides show flashes of offense and solid defense.

St. Louis RAE

Yankees to host White Sox in AL Park matchup today

In a rest day for the American League, no games were played yesterday. The Yankees will meet the Chicago White Sox at American League Park this afternoon with Manning slated to pitch for New York.

Yankees Detroit Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Athletics Hilltop Grounds Giants Brooklyn Superbas Pittsburg New York Washington Cleveland Boston Chicago White Sox Manning

New York Athletic Club Favored For Memorial Day Regatta

At Harlem River clubs the New York Athletic Club showed strong form ahead of the May 9 regatta after Mercury Foot oarsmen won two firsts at Henley and tied another. A Penn eight race and potential Olympic interest drew crowds as Memorial Day events, including high school eight races, promise a record crowd and long cheers.

New York Athletic Club Harlem River Mercury Foot Henley Regatta University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania New York Columbia University Philadelphia Columbia

Speedway Matinee Brings Surprises as Favorites Sit Out

Saturday matinee racing at the Speedway drew many missing favorites leaving the field lively. Notable drives included James J. Murphy with Don Derby and Free Advice, Lizzie Pandit’s debut beating Nig ger Pandit, and Norrie nosing Paco Estrella for a nose victory. Other winners included Fancy Prince, Fanny K, and First Demand in brief brushes with close finishes.

James J. Murphy Don Derby Joseph Gibbons Clare E. W. Knapp F. R. Bain Zealous Hugh €. Riley Joseph Lemon Paco Estrella M. Thompson Prince Elmer Stevens Norrie Mr. Stevens Lewis Samuels Peter Simmons Fancy Prince

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